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H855 SWX

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

Silver Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,784 mi
Last recorded141,784 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH855 SWX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 28 Jan 2009 141,784 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

offside front tyre wearing on edge advise replacement

stone chips in screen

Pass 30 Jan 2008 132,487 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

chip in windscreen

exhaust in poor condition

front pads getting low

offside rear tyre on 2mm

oil leak

road springs corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2007 122,430 miles

all brake pipes starting to corrode

both rear tyres on 1.6mm advise replacement

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front tyre on 2mm

oil leak

slight play in nearside steering

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 30 Jan 2006 112,519 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 260?

Based on 18,212 MOT tests across 2,579 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
2,796
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,579
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 841
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 413
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 403
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 361
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H855 SWX is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Silver with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 116,023 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 260 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H855 SWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 260 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 260 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H855 SWX registered?

H855 SWX is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 3 August 1990.

Is H855 SWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H855 SWX shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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